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Ted Cruz has been one of the strongest congressional advocates for U.S. military aid and support to Israel. He has cited national security interests, biblical references, and strategic alliances in numerous statements, votes, and legislation. Here are key examples:16
Legislative Actions and Statements on Funding
• In October 2023, Cruz co-introduced the Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act to provide standalone aid to Israel (not tied to Ukraine funding). He stated: “Russia still needs to be defeated. Taiwan still needs to be defended. But we have to get our Israeli allies the aid they need, as fast as possible, for as long as it takes them to utterly eradicate Hamas.”4725
• He has pushed for expedited delivery of defense articles to Israel and supported supplemental packages, including Iron Dome funding and broader military assistance.48
Public Statements Emphasizing Support and Aid
• October 2023 (Fox News/Hannity interview): “It’s critical right now that we stand together, that every American says, ‘America stands with Israel 100 percent, period, full stop for as long as it takes to utterly and completely defeat Hamas.’ … [The Biden administration should] cut off funding to Gaza … and instead fund Israel’s defensive weaponry, including the Iron Dome.”1831
• July 2024 (after Netanyahu’s address): “The position of the United States should be to unequivocally support Israel in its campaign to utterly eradicate Hamas. … We stand united behind our ally, Israel, and we are committed to providing Israel with the military support it needs for as long as it takes.”16
• October 2025 (RJC Leadership Summit): “We support Israel because it is unequivocally in the national security interest of the U.S., and because the enemies of Israel hate America.” (He has framed Israel as a key intelligence partner and forward outpost.)017
Biblical and Personal Commitment
• In a 2025 interview with Tucker Carlson, Cruz explained his long-standing position: He entered the Senate intending “to be the leading defender of Israel.” He cited Genesis 12:3 (or related verses like Numbers 24:9): “Those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed. … I want to be on the blessing side of things.” He described this as one motivation alongside U.S. national interests.10133
Cruz has consistently voted for and promoted the long-standing U.S.-Israel Memorandum of Understanding on military aid (typically ~$3.8 billion annually in recent years, plus supplements). Critics sometimes highlight this as prioritizing foreign aid over domestic issues, but he frames it as essential for U.S. security.44
These are drawn from public records, Senate statements, interviews, and his X posts. You can find videos of many of these on platforms like YouTube or his official Senate/X accounts.